Hackled flax fiber trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in hackled flax fiber was worth $414.0 million in 2024, about 81.0 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 238% since 2017, and up 45% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $414.0M | 81.0K t |
| 2023 | $285.7M | 74.0K t |
| 2022 | $310.2M | 76.8K t |
| 2021 | $270.4M | 107.8K t |
| 2020 | $178.1M | 82.0K t |
| 2019 | $212.0M | 84.5K t |
| 2018 | $176.2M | 77.4K t |
| 2017 | $122.4M | 58.1K t |
Top hackled flax fiber exporting countries
France is the largest exporter with 32% of world exports, followed by Belgium and Italy. The top three supply 69% between them, out of 62 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $131.3M | 32% |
| Belgium | $97.3M | 24% |
| Italy | $58.8M | 14% |
| Egypt | $41.3M | 10% |
| Lithuania | $32.5M | 7.8% |
| Belarus | $30.5M | 7.4% |
| Latvia | $6.7M | 1.6% |
| India | $4.0M | 1% |
| Russia | $2.7M | 0.7% |
| Poland | $2.6M | 0.6% |
| Tunisia | $896K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $852K | 0.2% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are India (31%), Belgium (12%) and China (8%). 150 countries imported it, and the top three take 52% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $128.7M | 31% |
| Belgium | $50.3M | 12% |
| China | $34.2M | 8.3% |
| Tunisia | $30.0M | 7.2% |
| Turkey | $19.4M | 4.7% |
| Lithuania | $14.6M | 3.5% |
| France | $12.4M | 3% |
| Vietnam | $11.5M | 2.8% |
| Italy | $10.2M | 2.5% |
| Hong Kong | $9.8M | 2.4% |
| United Kingdom | $9.3M | 2.2% |
| Brazil | $7.4M | 1.8% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $5.11 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Italy averaged $15.79 per kg and Belarus $3.74 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 5301.29: Flax: hackled or otherwise processed, but not spun. HS 5301 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most hackled flax fiber?
France exported $131.3 million in 2024, 32% of the world total, followed by Belgium (24%) and Italy (14%). In all, 62 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most hackled flax fiber?
India imported $128.7 million in 2024, 31% of world imports, ahead of Belgium (12%) and China (8%). The top three importers together take 52%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in hackled flax fiber?
It was worth $414.0 million in 2024, about 81.0 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 238% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 62 countries reported exports and 150 reported imports.
What is the average price of hackled flax fiber per kg?
The world average declared value was about $5.11 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Italy averaged $15.79 per kg and Belarus $3.74 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for hackled flax fiber?
The HS code for hackled flax fiber is subheading 5301.29, in chapter 53 (vegetable textile fibres; paper yarn and woven fabrics of paper yarn). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 5301 page.
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